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The masked mummers of Yoruba, as seen by Clapperton and Lander.

The masked mummers of Yoruba, as seen by Clapperton and Lander.

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Lagos types. - A black and white photo of a man sitting in a chair

Lagos types. - A black and white photo of a man sitting in a chair

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The blacksmith's forge at Oshielle

The blacksmith's forge at Oshielle

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Semi - civilized Natives of Lagos.

Semi - civilized Natives of Lagos.

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The Alake and some of his officials.

The Alake and some of his officials.

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A Native Prince and attendants.

A Native Prince and attendants.

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Indian dance. - Public domain dedication image

Indian dance. - Public domain dedication image

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In Afric's forest and jungle: or six years among the Yorubans; By Rev. R. H. Stone. [Title page]

In Afric's forest and jungle: or six years among the Yorubans; By Rev....

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Procession to the Temple of the Great Snake on crowning the King.

Procession to the Temple of the Great Snake on crowning the King.

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Muhamedaner fra Joruba. - Public domain portrait drawing

Muhamedaner fra Joruba. - Public domain portrait drawing

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Native ruler giving a reception.

Native ruler giving a reception.

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A King of Ejayboo; Governor of Lagos on right; For years the rulers of this tribe made the profession of Christianity a capital crime.

A King of Ejayboo; Governor of Lagos on right; For years the rulers of...

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Yoruba " ghosts " routed by the camera.

Yoruba " ghosts " routed by the camera.

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Féticheuse nagote. - An old black and white photo of a man sitting on a chair

Féticheuse nagote. - An old black and white photo of a man sitting on ...

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A Mohammedan Yoruba trader. - Drawing. Public domain image.

A Mohammedan Yoruba trader. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Lagos types. - A woman standing next to a chair in a room

Lagos types. - A woman standing next to a chair in a room

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The late Bale of Ibadan and some of his officials.

The late Bale of Ibadan and some of his officials.

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Muhamedansk Skole i Joruba. - A group of people sitting in front of a hut

Muhamedansk Skole i Joruba. - A group of people sitting in front of a ...

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Baby's cradle. - A group of women standing next to each other

Baby's cradle. - A group of women standing next to each other

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Members of a Funeral Secret Society in Lagos called Adamorisha, wearing dresses similar to the Egungun, Egun.

Members of a Funeral Secret Society in Lagos called Adamorisha, wearin...

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Building with mud; Church of Rev. C. E. Smith, Ogbomishaw.

Building with mud; Church of Rev. C. E. Smith, Ogbomishaw.

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Nigerian studies: or the religious and political system of the Yoruba; By R. E. Dennet. [Title page]

Nigerian studies: or the religious and political system of the Yoruba;...

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Fishermen and trap at Olokemeji.

Fishermen and trap at Olokemeji.

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At breakfast. - A group of people sitting in front of a hut

At breakfast. - A group of people sitting in front of a hut

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A chair market at Badagry, S. Nigeria.

A chair market at Badagry, S. Nigeria.

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Sovehytter fra Joruba. - A black and white photo of a group of people in front of a hut

Sovehytter fra Joruba. - A black and white photo of a group of people ...

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Wives supporting themselves and children by trading.

Wives supporting themselves and children by trading.

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Agbolo's sons; Great native hunters.

Agbolo's sons; Great native hunters.

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One of the communal rubber plantations (funtumia elastica), Benin city; A scene in Yorubaland, opp. p. 66

One of the communal rubber plantations (funtumia elastica), Benin city...

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A Pray - House. - A black and white photo of a small house

A Pray - House. - A black and white photo of a small house

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after